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20 Farm Safety Hazards You Might Be Overlooking
October 26, 2026
Discover 20 barn safety hazards that could put your horse at risk, plus practical tips to prevent accidents...
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schedule a horse dental exam before winter so your horse can chew and digest hay properly, like this bay horse eating hay from a hay rack.
Why Your Horse Might Need a Dental Exam Before Winter
October 12, 2026
Learn when and why to schedule a horse dental exam, so you can go into the cold months with one less...
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a woman demonstrates how to apply polo wraps to a palomino horse's front legs.
Poll: The Hardest Horse-Care Skills to Master
October 8, 2026
Which horse-care skill took you the longest to master? Take our poll to see how your learning curve compares...
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bots in horses on a bay horse's lower legs
Botflies and Horses: What You Need to Know
October 5, 2026
Learn how to identify and manage bots in horses, from removing bot fly eggs to understanding when deworming...
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a female equine veterinarian in a checkered shirt examines a chestnut horse in a barn aisle
How Often Does My Horse Need to See the Vet?
September 21, 2026
Learn when to schedule routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, and wellness visits to help keep your...
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A man feels an appaloosa horse's leg for heat and pain, lameness
My Horse Is Limping: What Should I Do First?  
September 16, 2026
Learn what to steps to take, when to call your veterinarian, and how to keep your horse comfortable while...
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a bay arabian mare and foal trot through a grassy field
What to Know Before Breeding Your Horse 
September 10, 2026
Breeding a horse is a significant commitment that requires careful thought and preparation. Here are...
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A woman holding a halter and lead rope walks out into a paddock to catch a bay horse
Poll: What Horse Care Skill Did You Learn First?
August 30, 2026
From grooming to leading, what horse-care skill did you learn first? Take our poll and see how your experience...
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A veterinarian assessing a horse's hind legs for stud crud, a common skin condition in horses.
What to Know About ‘Stud Crud’ in Horses
August 23, 2026
Flaking and scaling on the front of a horse’s hind limb is a common and minor skin condition that usually...
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How often does a horse poop? A wheelbarrow full of horse manure with a pitchfork on top.
How Often Should a Horse Poop?
August 14, 2026
Learn how often horses poop each day, what normal manure looks like, and when changes in your horse’s...
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can horses get sunburned? horses with unpigmented skin are at risk of sunburn.
Can Horses Get Sunburned?
August 11, 2026
Learn which horses are most at risk of getting sunburned, how to recognize the signs, and the best ways...
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a veterinarian performs a physical exam on a chestnut mare horse, including listening to lung and gut sounds with a stethoscope
How To Do a Physical Exam of Your Horse
August 6, 2026
Watch this video to learn how to perform a horse physical exam, from checking vital signs to assessing...
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